Clothing Patterns – Page 78

Video tutorial: Make a crossover top from a basic t-shirt pattern

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can adapt her On A Roll T-Shirt Pattern (free pattern) to give it a crossover bodice and a wide contrast band at the waist. The how-to is shared in a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make adjustable lingerie straps

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make adjustable lingerie straps. The thin elastic straps don’t HAVE to go just on bras. They’re also a nice addition to a layering cami or nightie. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt tote

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a fringed t-shirt tote, with no sewing required. All you need is a t-shirt and a pair of scissors. This would be a great project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned sweater skirt – and it’s lined!

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors combined a sweater and a t-shirt to make one fabulous skirt. It’s a lined sweater skirt with a hidden elastic waistband. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The t-shirt lining smoothes panty… Read more ...

9 tips for upcycling or refashioning old clothing to new creations

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects. Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details. Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine t-shirt wrap bracelet

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from SweetKM shows how you can make this t-shirt wrap bracelet, with hearts and love for Valentine’s Day. The wrap bracelet is made from a scrap of t-shirt knit, with felt hearts or letters spelling L-O-V-E stitched on. This… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls gymnastic shorts

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of girl’s gymnastic shorts. The short stretchy shorts are made to be worn over a leotard for gymnastic or dance class. They’re not hard at all to make,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Poncho shirt

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has just added another project to my must-sew list. It’s her Poncho Shirt, a long drapey top that’s perfect paired with leggings or skinnies. She shares the free pattern and a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy to make t-shirt skirt

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

LiZ from Simple Simon and Company shows how easy it is to make a girl’s gathered skirt out of a t-shirt. Like, so easy you’ll have a hard time making just one. Which is fine, because the simple knit skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart applique leggings

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these adorable heart applique leggings. The red hand stitching around the heart knee patches adds a fun pop of color. You can add the heart appliques to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ faux fur capelet

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do created this beautiful faux fur capelet as a wrap for her daughter to wear over a winter dress. It covers the arms and keeps warm without covering up the entire dress. She shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Valentine’s Day crinkle skirt

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s crinkle skirt. Made in a bright red fabric, it’s could be part of a cute Valentine’s Day outfit. Most of the detail is in the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Upcycled t-shirt infinity scarf

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley Hacksaw (aka Lil Blue Boo ) shows how you can make these awesome infinity scarves out of upcycled t-shirts and scrap yardage. I love the mix of color and print, and the little snippets of graphics and lettering. Each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple gathered skirt

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make a simple gathered skirt. If you’re learning to sew, this is a great project. It requires only straight cuts and straight seams, and you get to wear it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron bodice for a little girl’s dress

January 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can piece an eye catching chevron bodice for a little girl’s dress. You’ll needa striped fabric and your favorite basic dress pattern. If you don’t have a basic dress pattern, she gives… Read more ...